| City: | Scipio, Utah |
| County: | Millard County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:15:18 AM |
| Population: | 364 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2202, -112.1809 |
| Land Area: | 3.794 sq mi |
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Scipio is a small rural community in Millard County, Utah, serving 364 residents across 121 square miles of central Utah territory. The post office functions as a Community Post Office, a smaller USPS facility that provides basic services to remote areas. Two rural carrier routes deliver mail along numbered streets and surrounding ranch roads.
The Scipio post office maintains 145 PO Boxes for a community of 130 households. This adoption rate of 1.12 means the post office serves beyond just the immediate town. Ranches and homes scattered across the surrounding territory rely on Scipio for mail access.
The street grid follows a traditional Utah settlement pattern with numbered streets radiating from N State Street and W Center Street. Most delivery happens along 2 rural routes covering the town's compact core and outlying areas. The 121-square-mile service area includes ranch properties and rural homes well beyond the small town center.
With a median age of 41.5 and median household income of $82,292, Scipio is a working rural community. The town has been here since before ZIP codes existed (introduced before October 2004 when USPS tracking began). Five businesses employ about 30 people locally. Housing is almost entirely owner-occupied (118 of 130 homes), with a median value of $250,000.
Traditional Utah numbered street grid radiating from State Street and Center Street.
ZIP Code 84656 has 364 residents and 130 households (average 2.80 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.9%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 364Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 466Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 95.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $75,313Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 130Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $311,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.80Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.58Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 304 | 303 | 380 | 433 | 408 | 352 | 378 | 312 | 308 | 367 | 358 | 400 | 435 | 466 |
| Decennial Census | 345 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 364 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.5
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 44.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Female | 14 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 25 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 7 |
| Total | 30 | 25 | 32 | 21 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 46 | 21 | 22 | 7 | 12 |
| White: | 338 | 91.11% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 5.12% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.54% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.81% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 2.43% |
| Total: | 371 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 180 | 49.45% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 184 | 50.55% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 364 | 100% | 41.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 462 | 99.14% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 0.86% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.86% |
| Total Population: | 466 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 462 | 99.14% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 0.86% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $75,313, which is below the national median ($80,734), is up $19,063 (33.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,094. Family households earn a median of $97,679 versus $36,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,179). By gender, male median income is $80,417 and female is $41,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $39,167 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.8%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (29.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,250 | $51,750 | $58,750 | $53,125 | $60,000 | $68,125 | $69,375 | $74,375 | $69,219 | $80,313 | $76,250 | $79,886 | $82,292 | $75,313 |
| Median Family Income | $68,750 | $70,875 | $72,000 | $74,038 | $74,519 | $83,125 | $85,250 | $85,278 | $72,500 | $85,357 | $83,542 | $82,321 | $88,750 | $97,679 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,250 | $21,875 | $22,813 | $22,500 | $14,531 | $14,583 | $0 | $0 | $27,708 | $0 | $28,750 | $0 | $36,250 | $36,500 |
| Median Male Income | $50,511 | $51,339 | $53,571 | $53,958 | $54,779 | $69,531 | $61,964 | $62,500 | $58,125 | $63,542 | $61,250 | $66,429 | $68,958 | $80,417 |
| Median Female Income | $49,167 | $54,375 | $39,844 | $43,750 | $39,750 | $35,000 | $30,625 | $26,875 | $40,833 | $37,188 | $37,188 | $45,156 | $46,250 | $41,250 |
| Employed: | 209 | 56.95% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 0.82% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 155 | 42.23% |
| Total: | 367 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 46 | 22.01% |
| Service: | 50 | 23.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 28 | 13.40% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 62 | 29.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 11.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 209 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $311,300, which is falls short of the national median ($332,700), is up $150,500 (93.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $127,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $610 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $789. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.05% (61.15% with a mortgage, 38.85% free-and-clear) and renters 7.95% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.11%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,800 | $144,600 | $155,300 | $154,000 | $156,000 | $161,900 | $181,500 | $174,300 | $184,200 | $192,300 | $185,600 | $229,800 | $250,000 | $311,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 16.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 16.67% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 8 | 66.67% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $610 | $488 | $492 | $496 | $467 | $775 | $746 | $763 | $789 | $850 | $767 | $863 | $850 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 85 | 56.29% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 54 | 35.76% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 7.95% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 151 | 83.89% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 29 | 16.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 173 | 96.11% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1 | 0.56% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 3.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 0.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.35%). College enrollment is 10.47%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.33% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 4.32% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 84 | 27.91% |
| Some college, no degree: | 129 | 42.86% |
| Associate's degree: | 22 | 7.31% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 47 | 15.61% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 1.66% |
| Total: | 301 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 287 | 95.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 52 | 17.28% |
| Private Insurance: | 375 | 64.32% |
| Public Insurance: | 175 | 30.02% |
| No Insurance: | 33 | 5.66% |
| Total: | 583 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 550 | 94.34% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.8% | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.5% | 2.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 2.33% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 9.30% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 39 | 45.35% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 28 | 32.56% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 10.47% |
| Total: | 86 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 10 | 11.63% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 75 | 87.21% |
ZIP Code 84656 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $658,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,239Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $125,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $658,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84656 is located in Millard County, Utah, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Utah's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 84656. It covers 3.794 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.794 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 39987.95 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4967880Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Scipio town; UtahSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 84656 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.